Spotlight Series
Spotlight on Zydeco
Event Details
Explore the Creole genre of zydeco through a group sing-along session and a curator-led discussion with Grammy-winning zydeco artist Terrance Simien.
Workshop: Zydeco Sing-Along Session
1:30–2:00 p.m.
Founders Room
Take part in a fun sing-along zydeco session that the whole family can enjoy with MIM’s curator for education, Mike Silvers!
Spotlight on Zydeco: A Musical Conversation with Terrance Simien
3:30–4:30 p.m.
MIM Music Theater
Learn about the history of zydeco music, from its Louisiana Creole roots to its contemporary appeal. In conversation with MIM’s curator for the United States and Canada, Rich Walter, Grammy Award–winning zydeco artist Terrance Simien shares his experiences as a seasoned artist of the genre.